BMW i Ventures Announces New $300 Million Venture Capital Fund to Further Invest in Sustainability, Transportation, Manufacturing and Supply Chain. 

Jun 30, 2021

BMW i Ventures announced today the creation of a new $300 million venture capital fund with a strong focus on sustainability. The new fund will invest in early to mid-stage start-ups operating in the sustainability, transportation, manufacturing, and supply chain industries. This marks BMW i Ventures’ second dedicated investment fund, which is fully backed by BMW Group.

Everyday testing of BMW i Hydrogen NEXT with hydrogen fuel cell drive train begins. 

Jun 16, 2021

The BMW Group is beginning to test near-standard vehicles with a hydrogen fuel cell drive train in everyday conditions on European roads.

Remote Software Upgrade for 1.3 million BMW Vehicles

Jun 03, 2021

June marks the start of the rollout of the new BMW Remote Software Upgrade for 1.3 million vehicles with BMW iDrive 7. This activates Amazon Alexa integration in four additional markets, including the USA. The upgrade also includes improvements, such as the integration of the traditional destination entry in BMW Maps.
 

eDrive Production for the fully-electric BMW iX and BMW i4 begins.

May 26, 2021

Production of fifth-generation high-voltage batteries and battery modules for use in the BMW iX and BMW i4 is now underway at the Competence Center for eDrive Production in Dingolfing. 

Sustainable tires for BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid: BMW Group becomes first automotive manufacturer to use new Pirelli tires containing FSC-certified natural rubber and rayon

May 19, 2021

The BMW Group is stepping up its activities in the field of sustainability, becoming the first automotive manufacturer worldwide to equip its cars with tires using certified sustainable natural rubber and rayon, a wood-based material used to strengthen the tires. 

Two All-New BMW Electric Vehicles to Make North American Debuts in Los Angeles on June 1.

May 17, 2021

The all-new, fully electric BMW iX Sports Activity Vehicle and BMW i4 Gran Coupé will make their North American debuts during two media events on Tuesday, June 1 at 1:00 p.m. PST and 6:00 p.m. PST, when they are unveiled at [SPACE] by BMW, a new immersive BMW brand experience at The Grove in Los Angeles (189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036).  Following the initial unveiling, [SPACE] by BMW will open to the public from Friday, June 4 through November 30 from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. PST daily. 
 

BMW Blends Art and Artificial Intelligence to Create “The Ultimate AI Masterpiece.”  

May 05, 2021

BMW debuted today the “The Ultimate AI Masterpiece,” a unique exploration of art and technology that uses artificial intelligence to generate entirely new works. The virtual art installation debuts in conjunction with Frieze New York 2021, as well as the 50th anniversary of BMW Group Cultural Engagement. Content and videos documenting its creation process are available today online via BMW USA’s YouTube and Instagram channels.

BMW Group Strengthens Leadership Position in Battery Technology with Investment in Solid-State Innovator Solid Power

May 03, 2021

Solid Power, an industry-leading producer of all solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, today announced a $130 million Series B investment round led by the BMW Group, Ford Motor Company and Volta Energy Technologies.

Innovative ideas for more sustainability: BMW Group invites startups worldwide to collaborate

Apr 28, 2021

The BMW Group has set itself ambitious goals to increase sustainability. To achieve this aim, the company is inviting startups worldwide to participate in the Open Call 360° Sustainability Challenge.

BMW Group Celebrates Earth Day by Delivering More Clean Energy to California 

Apr 21, 2021

The BMW Group understands addressing climate change requires industry collaboration across different economic sectors, and a restructuring of traditional processes for producing and using energy. This Earth Day, the company is doubling down on its efforts to deliver more clean energy to California.

BMW Group steps up sustainable sourcing of lithium for battery cell production to ensure rapid e-mobility expansion

Mar 30, 2021

The BMW Group will be accelerating its expansion of e-mobility in the coming years. This will also increase the need for lithium, an important raw material for production of battery cells.

BMW Group and PG&E Plug-In to Leverage Renewable Energy and Sustainably Power Electric Vehicles. 

Mar 22, 2021

The BMW Group and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced an expanded partnership that further leverages renewable energy to sustainably power electric vehicles (EVs). ChargeForward is the first smart charging program to offer customers incentives for maximizing the integration of renewable energy while optimizing their EV charging.